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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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